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DIY Mini Patriotic Party Hat Headbands

06.12.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

The 4th of July is an awesome summer holiday that Americans look forward to celebrating every year. We also get hyper-focused on the fireworks fun and forget that there’s a whole day of sunshine (hopefully) before you get to that part. This year, don’t forget some of the smaller fun details like favors and games. These DIY mini patriotic party hat headbands are the perfect frugal place to start.

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Fireworks are cool and all but don't forget about the rest of the party this 4th of July! These DIY mini patriotic party hat headbands make a festive and frugal favor for your Idependence Day Celebration! Click To Tweet

I love all things mini and that 100% includes party hats. I first fell in love with these mini party hats from the Dollar Tree when I made these adorable headbands for St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t ask me why, but it took me this long to realize that I could totally do the same thing for Independence Day!

What’s great about holidays like this is that no matter what outfit your guests are rocking, these party hats will totally match. Everyone wears red, white, and blue for the Fourth so you can have the perfect party accessory for everyone. Personally, I’m going to sporting my party hat with these rad guitar sun glasses that I also found at Dollar Tree. (Yes, I have a problem and I’ve accepted that.)

Since these are made with hot glue, you can put them together in minutes for an awesome addition to your 4th of July celebration. You also won’t mind if the kiddos end up destroying them during the fun because they’re so cheap to make. Double-score!

Patriotic Party Hat Headbands Materials

Mini Plastic Patriotic Party Hats
Plastic Headbands (Opt for the one that are .5 inches wide or more)
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun and Glue
Patriotic Garland
Glittery Red, White, and Blue Foam Stars

*Note* I found all of my patriotic supplies at Dollar Tree.

Step 1

First, remove any packaging from your mini hats and headbands.

Step 2

Next, select one headband and one hat to start with.

Step 3

Then use your scissors and cut the stretchy band from the hat. If you cut close to the knots on either side you can slip it under the staples.

Step 4

Now glue your mini party hat to your headband with hot glue so that it sits angled slightly from the center of the headband. You want the hat to sit to the left or right side of the top of your head when wearing the headband.

Tip:

Hold the hat in place on the headband until the glue sets. If you don’t, it will slip and cool in the wrong spot, or worse, not attached at all.

Step 5

After your hat is glued to the headband, it’s time to decorate it. Start by cutting a length of patriotic garland and gluing it around the hat as pictured.

Step 6

Then choose a large and a small glittery foam stars and glue them to the the front of the hat on top of the garland. Start by gluing the largest star on first and then gluing the smaller one so that it slightly overlaps the larger one.

Note:

I chose to use the 2 colors opposite the hat color for my stars. For example, if the hat is blue then I used a white and a red star.

Step 7

Lastly, repeat steps 2 through 6 to create your remaining party hat headbands. The materials above make at least 6 party hat headbands if you get a second 3-pack of headbands (or have 6 already laying around).

How cool and festive are these DIY mini patriotic party hat headbands?! I know the Fourth is still a few weeks away but I’ve already been wearing mine around the house. Yes, I look as crazy (and totally awesome) as you’re picturing. I’d love to see you and your family rocking these babies on Independence Day. Tag me @diyadulation on Instagram and let me see it. Don’t worry. I’ll share us wearing ours that day too, along with a reminder to let me see yours!

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Awesome Patriotic Decorations for Your Home

06.09.2019 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Get your home ready for the 4th of July, DIY-style this year. These awesome patriotic decorations for your home will add the perfect festive touch that your family and guests are sure to love.

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I’m especially excited about 4th of July this year because it is my adorable new baby nephew’s first fourth every. Yay! Admittedly, he’s only going to be 4 months old so I doubt he cares much, but in either case, I get my baby snuggles fix. That’s always a great day!

Since we’ll be at their house to celebrate, I’m keeping our home decor light. A few throw pillows on the living room couch and a festive wreath on the door are priority. Another small way to add some patriotic decorations to your home is to add a banner to your fireplace. These key places add a festive spirit to your home without taking up too much time or energy.

DIY Rustic Wooden Patriotic Stars (Tee Diddly Dee)

If you love the rustic look then these beautiful patriotic stars are for you! They make a fantastic outdoor decoration or add them to a mantle vignette for a quick holiday decoration.

Red White and Blue Quilted Pillow (Busy Being Jennifer)

The bright and vibrant colors in this quilted pillow are absolutely gorgeous! A few of these pillows thrown on the couch are an instant holiday spruce for your decor.

Make A Fun And Easy Twine Patriotic Mason Jar (Our Crafty Mom)

It doesn’t get much easier (or more frugal) than this adorable patriotic mason jar! Use it in a vignette or as part of a table centerpiece. It would look adorable with a red, white, and blue bouquet inside!

Hand Painted Ice Cream Cone Flower Pot (Love My Little Cottage)

This adorable flower pot seriously speaks to me. It’s colorful and fun, plus, hello, ice cream! This is definitely a fun piece of red, white, and blue decor for the holiday.

Burlap and Chevron Fabric Banner for 4th of July (Curly Crafty Mom)

Banners are another fantastic way to decorate for any holiday easily. This beautiful burlap and chevron fabric banner would look perfect hanging on your mantle this 4th of July. You can also make a couple to hang on your front porch railings for a quick outdoor update for the holiday.

DIY Wood Bead Garland with Stars (My Wee Abode)

This wood bead garland is a totally versatile piece of holiday decor. You can wrap it like you see in the photo as part of a small vignette or hang it on the wall or your mantle as garland. Plus, it’s absolutely beautiful too!

Patriotic Pinwheel Wreath (Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts)

Raise your hand if you love pinwheels! Since they’re toys, they instantly add a playful touch to this awesome wreath. Even better, you make it from Dollar Tree finds so it’s totally budget-friendly too!

Sparkle Hat Explosion Patriotic Decoration (Made in a Day)

This super cute hanging decoration is fantastic because 1 sparkle hat makes 2 hangings. That makes it perfect if you have double doors as your front door. It’s also great if you want pieces to hang on your windows or on your interior doors as well.

DIY Patriotic Pillows (A Wonderful Thought)

If you want patriotic decor that goes with your farmhouse style, then these DIY pillows are for you. They are super easy to make and will look great on your couch or bed for some beautiful holiday accents.

‘Merica Patriotic Wooden Sign (Domestically Creative)

If wood crafts are more your thing then you definitely need to check out this “Merica sign from Domestically Creative. It’s a fun and colorful piece of patriotic decor to hang on your door or wall.

Patriotic Flag Chair Covers (My Pinterventures)

Can you believe that these awesome chair covers are made from items from the Dollar Tree? They instantly dress up any dining room without totally wrecking your budget. If you’re entertaining this year, I highly recommend this easy craft to add a little something extra to your decor.

DIY Patriotic Medallion Wall Art (DIY Adulation)

Again, when you’re entertaining you want a some extra patriotic decorations for your home. This large medallion wall art is so much fun and an inexpensive way to add large-scale decor to your home for your 4th of July celebration!

All of these awesome patriotic decorations for your home are just as fun to make as they are to display. Whether you only need a few pieces to add some festiveness to your home or want to deck out the whole house for a party these DIY’s have you covered. Do you like to go all out for Indepence Day or are you more a low-key decorator like me? Let me know in the comments!

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Easy and Fun Red White and Blue Crafts

06.17.2018 by Marie // Leave a Comment

Is your 4th of July decor looking a little lack-luster? I know ours is. In fact, it’s non-existent this year. If you’re behind on your decorating too, you’ll love these easy and fun red, white, and blue crafts.

Normally I love decorating for the 4th. Our table is decorated in festive colors with fun centerpieces. The chaos of this summer has gotten to me this year, though, and I’m not quite on top of things like usual.

I’m so excited about how easy these red, white, and blue crafts are. Now I can catch up for the holiday celebration without further derailing my schedule!

Americana Placemats Made Using Chalk Couture (Create and Babble)

How cool are these placemats? They add an elegant touch to your holiday table without breaking the bank.

How To Make An Easy Peasy Patriotic Denim Wreath (Shoppe No.5)

Do you have some old jeans collecting dust in your drawer? Turn them into a gorgeous piece of decor for your door with these easy tutorial.

Coastal Patriotic Centerpiece (Across the Blvd.)

Do you love beachy decor but think it prevents you from adding holiday touches? Across the Blvd. shows you how to add patriotic touches to your coastal decor with this easy tutorial.

DIY Pallet Wood Patriotic Party Picnic Crate (Knick of Time)

We have so many pallets waiting to be turned into something awesome and this picnic crate is perfect! Corral your supplies in a festive way with this awesome project!

Fourth of July Decorations (Country Chic Cottage)

Don’t go out and buy a special table runner for your 4th of July celebration. Instead, make this adorable and festive one for much cheaper!

DIY Patriotic Garland Using Paper Goodie Bags (Dazzle While Frazzled)

How insanely genius is this easy patriotic decor?! Turn some packs of goodie bags into gorgeous decor with this tutorial.

Stars and Stripes Door Hanger (Domestically Creative)

This beautiful stars and stripes decor is super simple to make. Don’t let the name fool you. This decor will look great anywhere you choose to hang it, inside or out!

Burlap and Chevron Fabric Banner (Curly Crafty Mom)

The brightness of this piece of decor immediately draws your guests in. The best part? It is super fun and easy to make.

Granny’s Patriotic Wreath (Eye Love Knots)

Turn your next crochet project into this gorgeous wreath! Who would have thought that granny squares could become such an awesome door decoration?

Wooden American Flag DIY Craft (Ann’s Entitled Life)

This easy wood project is perfect for setting on your porch to welcome guests. Create an adorable vignette with this American flag and some beautiful potted flowers.

How to Make a Red White and Blue Wreath (Anika’s DIY Life)

Turn dollar store finds into frugal and festive decor with this easy project. It is bright, colorful, and perfect for dressing up your home on a budget.

Easy DIY Patriotic Wall Art on Canvas (Across the Blvd.)

I never would have thought of using canvas in this way, but the end result is incredible. It is the perfect addition to your patriotic mantle.

Scrappy Fabric 4th of July Banner (Curly Crafty Mom)

If you didn’t already feel the need for a chalkboard sign, you definitely will now. This fabric banner accentuates the sign perfectly and adds a playful touch to your 4th of July decor.

Patriotic Basket Decor (Cookies, Coffee, and Crafts)

Remember earlier when I said that the wooden American flag would make an adorable vignette? Plant your flowers in this gorgeous basket to knock your porch decor out of the park!

These easy and fun red, white, and blue crafts will have your home 4th of July ready in no time. I love how easy they are to coordinate with each other. In addition to the basket and the wooden American flag, you can also pair the table runner and placemats together with the pallet caddy for a pulled together holiday table. That is efficiency right there!

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